Word Problems: Fractions
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Examples, videos, worksheets, solutions, and activities to help Grade 5 and Grade 6 students learn how to solve fraction word problems.
Fraction Word Problem
Multiplying Fractions Word Problem
Example:
A recipe for banana oat muffins calls for 3/4 cup of old fashion oats. You are making 1/2 the recipe. How much oats should you use?
Fraction Word Problem
Dividing Fractions Word Problem
Example:
A baby's t-shirt requires 4/5 yards of fabric. How many t-shirts can be made from 48 yards?
Adding Mixed Numbers Word Problem
Example:
Regina rode her bike 2 1/4 miles from her house to school and then 1 5/8 miles to her friend's house. How many miles did Regina ride in total?
Word Problems with Fractions
Example:
Linda has 75 fliers to post around town. Last week, she posted 1/3 of them. This week, she posted 1/5 of the remaining fliers. How many posters has she still not posted?
You can use the free Mathway calculator and problem solver below to practice Algebra or other math topics. Try the given examples, or type in your own problem and check your answer with the step-by-step explanations.
More Lessons for Grade 5
More Lessons for Grade 6
Examples, videos, worksheets, solutions, and activities to help Grade 5 and Grade 6 students learn how to solve fraction word problems.
Fraction Word Problem
Multiplying Fractions Word Problem
Example:
A recipe for banana oat muffins calls for 3/4 cup of old fashion oats. You are making 1/2 the recipe. How much oats should you use?
Dividing Fractions Word Problem
Example:
A baby's t-shirt requires 4/5 yards of fabric. How many t-shirts can be made from 48 yards?
Example:
Regina rode her bike 2 1/4 miles from her house to school and then 1 5/8 miles to her friend's house. How many miles did Regina ride in total?
Example:
Linda has 75 fliers to post around town. Last week, she posted 1/3 of them. This week, she posted 1/5 of the remaining fliers. How many posters has she still not posted?
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You can use the free Mathway calculator and problem solver below to practice Algebra or other math topics. Try the given examples, or type in your own problem and check your answer with the step-by-step explanations.
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